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FCC Statement Warning: This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instruction manual, may
cause interference to radio communications. It has been

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tested and found to comply with limits for a Class “A”
computing device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of
the FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable
protection against such interference when operated in a
commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in

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a residential area is likely to cause interference in which
case the user, at his own expense, will be required to
take whatever measures may be necessary to correct the
interference. Shielded cables must be used with this unit to
ensure compliance with the Class A FCC limits.
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Canadian Notice This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits
for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out
in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian
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Department of Communications.
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits
radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux
appareils numériques de la classe A prescrites dans le
Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique edicté par le
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ministère des Communications du Canada.

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European Notice Warning: This is a Class A product. In a domestic

environment this product may cause radio interference
in which case the user may be required to take adequate
measures. The “CE” mark certifies that this product
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satisfies the requirements of the EU (European Union)

regarding safety, public health, environment and
consumer protection. (“CE” is the abbreviation of
Conformité Européenne.) This product is in conformity
with the following directives: 73/23/EEC, low voltage
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directive; 89/33/EEC, EMC directive; 93/68/EEC,

“CE” marking directive.

© Copyright 1996 Polaroid Corporation. All rights reserved.

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Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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1 Introduction Pr
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What’s in the box? 2

Computer/video compatibility 3
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Quick start 4

2 Detailed setup
Your Polaview Model 220 Projector 7
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Getting started 9
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Connector panel 10

Computer and VCR connections 11

Supplying power to the projector 15

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3 Using the projector

Turning on the projector and lamp 17

Control-panel keys 20
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Using the remote control 23

Using the remote control 24

Image optimization 25
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4 Maintenance
Storage, cleaning and care 29

Replacing the lamp 30

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5 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting guide 33

Where to get help 34

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Polaroid Offices and Service Centers 35

One Year Warranty 37

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Appendix A: Parts 39

Appendix B: Standards 41
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Thank you for purchasing the Polaview Model 220 Digital
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Light Processing (DLP) Projector, one of an innovative line
of advanced presentation products from Polaroid.
Your Polaview Model 220 Projector is a valuable presenta-
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tion tool that can project images from a computer or video

source onto a large screen or wall, in a range of 16.7 million
true, saturated colors with unprecedented image quality.
The Polaview Model 220 Projector is designed for easy
setup and operation for virtually any group setting. Please
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read the following instructions carefully. Should you have

questions about the setup or operation of your projector, or
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about accessories and how to order them, please contact

Polaroid Electronic Imaging Technical Support (see
Polaroid Offices and Service Centers in Chapter 5 for
details).
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What’s in the box?

The Polaview Model 220 Projector is shipped with the fol-

lowing accessories. See Appendix A: Parts for a complete

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list of accessories and corresponding part numbers.

Items included
with the projector

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e Mac monitor redrive
f VGA/Mac II reversible cable
g 1/8 in. phono-to-RCA adapter cable

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i RCA composite video cable
j Power cord (USA)
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Also included but • Computer infrared receiver kit
not shown
• Mouse driver for PC and adapter kit for PC and Mac
• User’s guide
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Other accessories Additional accessories are available for use with the
(not included) projector:
• Carrying case with wheels
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• ATA-300-style carrying case with wheels

• Replacement lamp assembly
• S-video cable
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ordering accessories.
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Computer/video compatibility

The Polaview Model 220 Projector is compatible with a vari-

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Standards for a list of computer and video sources that are

compatible with the projector.
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Quick start

The following steps outline the basic setup procedure for

connecting the projector to your computer. Detailed infor-

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mation about connections for various computer sources is
described in Chapter 3, Detailed setup.
1 Aiming the projector lens at the projection screen, place the
projector on a solid, flat surface, at a right angle (perpendic-

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ular) to the projection screen and parallel to the floor. Place
the projector the proper distance from your viewing screen.
2 Connect your computer or video source to the projector
(refer to the appropriate section for your computer, in Chap-
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SOURCE 1 SOURCE 2 SOURCE 3 SOURCE 4 OUTPUTS

L R L R STEREO STEREO STEREO L R

MAC / PC PC / MAC REDRIVE RS 232

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CAUTION !
For continued protection against the risk of fire,
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3 You can simultaneously view your desktop computer moni-

tor and project computer images with the projector by con-
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necting your monitor to the REDRIVE port on the rear panel

OUTPUTS section. (Refer to the applicable setup procedure
in Chapter 3, Detailed setup to connect your monitor.)
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4 To supply power to the projector, connect the power cable
to the power port on the rear panel of the projector. Then
connect the power cord to an appropriate power outlet.
Turn on the power switch located on the rear panel of the

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projector, beside the power port. After approximately 30
seconds after the power is on, a solid-colored image is pro-
jected onto your screen.
Note: You may detect a high-pitched sound as the color-
wheel and fans are reaching operating speed. Also, as you

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turn on the projector, you may detect a slight, crackling,
electrostatic sound as the bulb illuminates. It may take up to
10 seconds for the bulb to reach full brightness.
A keystone correction of 17 degrees is built into the projec-
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tor to compensate for image distortion. You may want to
adjust the rear feet of the projector to position the image on
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5 Turn on your computer or video source. Select the desired

source for display by pressing the appropriate SOURCES
button on the projector control panel or remote control.
Your computer or video image then appears on the projec-
tion screen. The selected SOURCES button is backlit green;
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all other SOURCES buttons are backlit red.

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Note: For information about the operation of your external

computer or video sources, refer to the appropriate instruc-
tion manual for the equipment in question.
6 Focus the projected image with the FOCUS control either on
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the control panel or remote control. Adjust the image size

by using the ZOOM control on the control panel or remote
control. Use the projector SETUP and IMAGE menus to
adjust the settings to fine-tune your projected image. (For
more detailed instructions for image adjustments, see
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Chapter 4, Using the projector.

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Note: Whenever you connect the projector to a computer or
video source for the first time, the projector defaults to the
factory settings. Due to operational differences between
computers and video sources, it may be necessary to make

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minor adjustments to the settings. See Image optimization
in Chapter 4, Using the projector for more information. The
projector stores any modified settings, even when the
power is turned off.
Note: Audio and video sources must be connected to the

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same computer or video source to be selected simultane-
ously.
7 To activate audio, connect the audio cables (from your com-
puter, compact disc player, stereo, etc.) to the STEREO port
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that corresponds to the source connected in step 2. The
audio source plays through speakers built into the projector.
You may also connect amplified speakers or headphones to
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the OUTPUT connector labeled STEREO or L and R. This

automatically deactivates the projector speakers.
Note: If you connect a mono or single-jack stereo source to
the left (L) audio port (with nothing plugged into the right
(R) audio port), the sound emanates from both speakers.
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8 Begin your presentation.

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Note: For setup procedures for the Computer IR (infrared)

Receiver, refer to the separate instruction manual included
in your Computer IR Receiver Kit.
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Your Polaview Model 220 Projector

This chapter describes setup procedures for connecting

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computer. It also provides instructions on how to set up
the projector for use with various video sources.
Before you begin, examine the components of the
projector.

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The Polaroid Polaview
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SOURCE 1
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Getting started

Positioning the Place the projector on a solid, flat surface at a right angle
projector (perpendicular) to the projection screen and parallel to the

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floor. If you use a media cart, make sure the wheels are
locked to prevent it from moving.
Opening the casing of your projector could damage the
components inside and will void your warranty. Dropping

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or mishandling the projector can damage the optical path.
Ceiling mount The projector is capable of displaying inverted images
for ceiling mount configurations, but special mounting
equipment is required for mounting the unit. A qualified
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technician, responsible for meeting safety standards and
obtaining any and all required safety inspections, should
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Transporting the The projector has a handle located on one of the side panels.
projector Always use the handle to transport the projector.
For air travel, the standard carrying case with wheels is
adequate for transporting your projector as carry-on luggage
only. If you check your projector through as regular luggage,
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Projector cooling Let the projector cool as required by allowing for proper
and airflow airflow through its ventilation system. Air intake and exhaust
grills are on the bottom of the projector.
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Connector panel

All connections between the projector and your computer or

video source are made on the rear connector panel.

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The connector panel

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SOURCE 1 SOURCE 2 SOURCE 3 SOURCE 4 OUTPUTS
L R L R STEREO STEREO STEREO L R

MAC / PC PC / MAC REDRIVE RS 232

VIDEO INPUTS COMPUTER INPUTS

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computers and video sources, it may be necessary to make

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Computer and VCR connections

Connecting IBM PCs Place the projector on a tabletop or other level surface
and compatibles with the lens facing the projection screen.

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1 Connect your computer to the projector with the VGA/Mac II
reversible cable (part number CA18). Plug the end labeled
“To VGA” into the monitor port of your computer. Plug the
other end into the “PC/MAC” port of the projector (see the

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illustration below).

IBM connections
SOURCE 3
SOURCE 4
Redrive
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L R L R STEREO STEREO STEREO L R

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VIDEO INPUTS COMPUTER INPUTS

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Mac II adapter 2 IBM PC

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2 If you want to be able to view your computer monitor and

project images with the projector simultaneously, connect
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your VGA monitor cable directly to the REDRIVE port on the

projector connector panel.
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Connecting Mac II, Place the projector on a tabletop or other level surface
Quadra, LC, and with the lens facing the projection screen.
Powerbook and
compatibles 1 Connect your computer to the projector with the VGA/Mac II

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reversible cable (part number CA18). Plug the end labeled
“To Mac” into the computer monitor port. Plug the end
labeled “To VGA” into the projector “MAC/PC” port (see the
illustration below).

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Macintosh connections
SOURCE 3
SOURCE 4
SOURCE 1
L R
SOURCE 2
L R
SOURCE 3
STEREO
SOURCE 4
STEREO
OUTPUTS
STEREO L R
Redrive
MAC / PC PC / MAC REDRIVE RS 232

Mac redrive adapter

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VIDEO INPUTS COMPUTER INPUTS

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project images with the projector simultaneously, connect

the Mac monitor redrive adapter (part number AD06) to the
REDRIVE port on the projector connector panel and then
plug your Macintosh monitor cable into the adapter.
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Note: If you are connecting a Macintosh multiscan monitor

you need to substitute the Mac multiscan redrive adapter
(part number AD08) for the Mac monitor redrive adapter
(part number AD06).
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NTSC/PAL/SECAM Place the projector on a tabletop or other level surface
video connections with the lens facing the projection screen.
1 Connect one of the yellow RCA composite video cable
(part number CA19) plugs into the VIDEO OUT jack of your

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video source. Connect the yellow plug at the other end of
the cable to either of the SOURCE 1 or SOURCE 2 video-
input composite jacks (yellow) on the projector connector
panel (see the illustration below).

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Composite video
connections VCR or laser disk player

White SOURCE 1
Red SOURCE 2
Yellow
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AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO
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SOURCE 1 SOURCE 2 SOURCE 3 SOURCE 4 OUTPUTS

L R L R STEREO STEREO STEREO L R

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White
Use SOURCES 1 and 2 to
connect more than one
audio/video device
(one cable per device)

Audio/Video cable
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The projector is also compatible with S-video sources

(for the appropriate connections, refer to the illustration on
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Note: You must connect audio and video sources to the

same source channel if you plan to select them simultane-
ously.
2 Connect the red RCA audio-video cable plug to the AUDIO R
(right) jack of your audio source. Then connect the red plug
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at the projector end of the cable to a red audio jack (either

SOURCE 1 or SOURCE 2 R) on the projector connector
panel.
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3 Connect the white RCA audio-video cable plug to the
AUDIO L (left) jack of your audio source. Then connect the
white plug at the projector end of the cable to a white audio
jack (either SOURCE 1 or SOURCE 2 L) on the projector rear

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panel.

S-video connections
Use SOURCES 1 and 2 to connect
more than one audio/video device
(one cable per device)

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VCR or laser disk player
SOURCE 1
AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO SOURCE 2
L R

SOURCE 1 SOURCE 2 SOURCE 3 SOURCE 4 OUTPUTS

L R L R STEREO STEREO STEREO L R

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Audio/Video cable
Yellow
Yellow (not
(not connected)
connected)
Red

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Note: Whenever you connect the projector to a computer or

video source for the first time, the projector defaults to the
factory settings. Due to operational differences between
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minor adjustments to the settings. See Image optimization

in Chapter 4, Using the projector for more information.The
projector stores any modified settings and defaults to them
when you turn the power off and on again.
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Supplying power to the projector

After you connect the projector to your computer or video

source, connect the power cord to the projector. The power-

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cord receptacle and AC power switch are located below the
connector panel on the rear side of the projector.

Power receptacle
and AC power

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switch

VIDEO INPUTS

Input: 120/230V~
60/50Hz,5.0/2.5A
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b AC power switch
To supply power to the projector:
1 Plug the appropriate power cord into the power receptacle
on the rear panel of the projector.
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Turn on the power switch located on the rear panel of
the projector, beside the power port. After approximately
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30 seconds after the power is on, a solid blue image is

projected onto your screen. Whenever the power is on,
the green LED power indicator on the rear panel of the
projector glows a steady green.
Note: You can detect a high-pitched sound as the color-
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wheel and fans are reaching operating speed. Also, when

you turn on the projector, you can detect a slight, crackling,
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electrostatic sound as the bulb illuminates. This is normal.

It may take up to 10 seconds for the bulb to reach full
brightness.
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exhaust grills are clogged or obstructed, or if the electric
fans are not running.
Turn on your computer or video source. Select the desired
source for display by pressing the appropriate SOURCES
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button on the projector control panel or remote control.

Your computer or video image then appears on the projec-
tion screen. The selected SOURCES button is backlit green;
all other SOURCES buttons are backlit red.
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Focusing and zooming Focus the projected image with the FOCUS control either
the image on the control panel or remote control. Adjust the image
size by using the ZOOM control on the control panel or
remote control.

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Keystone correction A keystone correction of 17 degrees is built into the
projector to compensate for image distortion. You may
want to adjust the rear feet of the projector to position
the image on the screen.

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Image size The projector 20–30mm (1.5:1) motorized zoom/focus lens
provides a high-quality display that ranges from 36 to 240
inches (diagonal). The size of the projected image changes
as you move the projector closer to the screen or adjust the
zoom lens. The following table indicates the minimum and
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maximum distance from the projector to the screen for
most standard size projection screens.
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Projected image Distance from projection screen

(diagonal) Minimum Maximum

36 in. 42 in. 62.4 in.

60 in. 70.8 in. 104.4 in.
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120 in. 141.6 in. 208.8 in.

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180 in. 211.2 in. 313.2 in.

240 in. 282 in. 417.6 in.
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If you wish to compute your own measurements, use the

following formula:
MIN 20mm: Diagonal/.85 = Distance from screen
MAX 30mm: Diagonal/.574 = Distance from screen
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Control-panel keys

The control-panel keys are used to adjust the projected

image and to display and hide the menus.

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Control-panel keys

IMAGE SOUND SET UP

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ENTER ENTER

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– PICTURE +

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Key Function

IMAGE Provides access to menus for

control of brightness, contrast, tint,
phase, and sharpness of the
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projected image.

SOUND Controls the volume, balance,

treble, and bass of the source
connected to the projector.
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SET UP Controls front, rear, table-top,

ceiling-mount modes of projection;
language; and factory-setting
defaults.
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Key Function

ENTER L & R Nonfunctional keys, reserved for

future product development.

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Cursor pad Controls on-screen menus and
increases or decreases setting
levels.

MUTE Turns the audio on or off.

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CURTAIN Toggles between a displayed image
and a blank blue screen.

POSITION Allows positioning of the displayed

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image, when used with the cursor
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VOLUME +/- Decreases or increases the volume.

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ZOOM +/- Zooms in and out. Press + to make

the picture larger. Press - to make
the picture smaller.
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FOCUS +/- Adjusts the focus of the image.

PICTURE +/- Adjusts the brightness and contrast

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ratios of computer and video

images.

SOURCES 1, 2, 3, 4 Permits selection of one of four

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active sources connected to the

projector. An active source is
indicated when the key is backlit
green. Inactive sources are indicated
when keys are backlit red.
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LAMP Disables or enables the lamp for

Standby mode operations.
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Standby mode Use the Standby mode to prolong the life of the projector
lamp. When you select the Standby mode by pressing the
LAMP key, the green LED power indicator on the rear panel
of the projector begins to blink and continues to do so for

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3 minutes, to allow the projector to cool down. The projec-
tor must complete this 3-minute cool-down period before it
can resume normal operation. The green LED resumes its
normal steady glow at the end of 3 minutes. Press the
LAMP key again to resume operation of the projector.

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Warning: The projector lamp should always be turned on
for a minimum of 3 minutes and allowed to cool for at least
3 minutes before you turn it back on again. Failure to follow
these precautions can lead to premature lamp degradation
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and, on rare occurrences, lamp rupture. Do not operate the
lamp past the rated lamp life. Excessive operation of the
lamp past its rated life can cause them to fracture or burst.
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Using the remote control

The remote control contains all the key functions available

on the projector control panel as well as several additional
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features. For the projector to receive signals from the

remote control, point the remote control directly at the
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infrared sensor on top of the projector. You can also deflect

the remote-control signal off the projection screen. When
used with the computer IR (infrared) receiver kit, the remote-
control cursor pad controls the movement of your computer
cursor. The remote control also has a low-powered laser for
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use as a pointing device during presentations.

Note: For setup procedures for the computer IR (infrared)
receiver, refer to the separate instruction manual included in
your computer IR receiver kit (part number SB06).
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Caution: Take care not to point the remote-control laser-

light beam toward your audience. The light beam could
cause eye injury.
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a Laser pointer Serves as a pointing device.

b SOUND Controls the volume, balance, treble,
and bass of the source connected to
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of brightness, contrast, tint, phase,

and sharpness of the projected
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h SET UP Controls front, rear, table-top,

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and video mode.
i ENTER L & R Performs previous or next functions,
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receiver kit.

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j Cursor pad Controls on-screen menus and
increases or decreases setting levels.
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l ZOOM +/- Zooms in and out. Press + to make
the picture larger. Press - to make the
picture smaller.
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m FOCUS +/- Adjusts the focus of the image.

n PICTURE +/- Adjusts the brightness and contrast
ratios of computer and video
images.
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o SOURCES 1, 2, 3, 4 Permits selection of one of four

active sources connected to the pro-
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when the key is backlit green. Inac-
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are backlit red.
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p LAMP Disables or enables the lamp for

Standby mode operations.

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Menu selections

IMAGE menu Select the IMAGE menu to control the brightness, contrast,
tint, phase, and sharpness of the projected picture.

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Option What it does

BRIGHTNESS Increases or decreases the intensity

level of the projected image.

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CONTRAST Adjusts the contrast of the projected
image.

TINT Adjusts the red or green color balance

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of the projected image.

SHARPNESS Eliminates horizontal disturbance

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from the computer video signal.

PHASE Eliminates vertical bars from

computer images. This adjustment is
not necessary for most computers.
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present.
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PICTURE Adjusts the brightness and contrast

ratio of computer and video images.

PIXEL DROP Optimizes DOS text. This adjustment

is only available in text mode when
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you manually select text “videomode”

from the SETUP menu.
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SOUND menu Select the SOUND menu to adjust the VOLUME, BALANCE,
TREBLE, and BASS of the source connected to the projector.
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SETUP menu Select the SETUP menu to make adjustments to the
following settings:

Option What it does

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PROJECTION (FRONT/REAR) Selects the projected
display orientation for front
or rear projection mode.

LOCATION (TABLE/CEILING) Inverts the projected image

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orientation for use with a
ceiling mount.

LANGUAGE Converts the on-screen

menus from English to
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French, German, Spanish.

FACTORY SETTINGS Resets all adjustments to

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the factory-default settings.

VIDEO MODE Selects either PAL or

SECAM operation.
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10 seconds, it automatically disappears from the screen,
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Image optimization

Making adjustments Use the projector SETUP and IMAGE menus to adjust the
to settings settings to fine-tune your projected image.

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Your projector factory-default settings are designed
to configure it with your computer and video sources
automatically to provide a high-quality projected image.
Because of operational differences between the projector

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and computer and video sources, you may want to make
minor setting adjustments to optimize your displayed
image. After connecting your projector to the desired
source and turning on your equipment, view a test image
on your computer monitor that typifies what you want to
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display for presentation purposes.
Eliminating phase bars Examine the projected image for evenly spaced
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“vertical noise” or “phase” bars. Use the PHASE

option to eliminate them:
1 From the projector control panel or remote control,
press the IMAGE menu key.
2 Using the cursor pad, scroll through the menu selections
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and highlight PHASE on the on-screen menu display.

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3 Use the left arrow (<) or right arrow (>) key on the cursor
pad to eliminate the phase bars. Try both arrow keys and
select the one that reduces the number of “phase bars”
on the screen (by spacing the bars farther apart from one
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another). Continue pressing the same arrow key until you

remove all phase bars from the screen. (You may still notice
horizontal noise or jittering on the screen; see the following
for correction.)
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Eliminating Examine the projected image for horizontal noise bars or
horizontal noise jittering around text or icons. Use the SHARPNESS option to
eliminate them:
1 From the projector control panel or remote control, press

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the IMAGE menu key.
2 Using the cursor pad, scroll through the menu selections
and highlight SHARPNESS on the on-screen menu display.
3 Use the left (<) or right arrow (>) key on the cursor pad to

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eliminate the horizontal noise bars. Adjust the SHARPNESS
setting until the horizontal noise bars or jittering disappears.
Correcting loss of Examine the projected image to evaluate the proper level
picture detail of brightness and image depth. Use the BRIGHTNESS and
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CONTRAST options to correct the loss of picture detail:
1 From the projector control panel or remote control, press
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the IMAGE menu key.

2 Using the cursor pad, scroll through the menu selections
and highlight, alternately, the BRIGHTNESS and CONTRAST
options on the on-screen menu display.
3 Use the left (<) or right (>) arrow key on the cursor pad to
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adjust brightness and contrast. The correct combination of

brightness and contrast provides a bright image with cor-
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rect gray tones on computer images and does not obscure

details in video images.
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True-to-life color Examine the projected image for true-to-life color rendition.
rendition Use the TINT option to make the adjustments:
1 From the projector control panel or remote control, press
the IMAGE menu key.

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2 Using the cursor pad, scroll through the menu selections
and highlight TINT on the on-screen menu display.
3 Use the left (<) and right (>) arrow keys on the cursor pad to
adjust the color balance of the projected image.

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Restoring factory If desired, you can restore the original factory settings by
settings selecting the SETUP menu key, using cursor pad to select
the RESET option, and depressing the right arrow key. Any
changes from the default setting are stored in memory for
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that source.
Note: If for any reason the projector should not respond to
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the control panel or remote control commands, you can

reset it by performing the following steps:
1 Turn off the unit and allow it to cool for at least 3 minutes.
2 Press the SET UP key on the projector control panel and
turn on the projector as you continue pressing the SET UP
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key. Continue to press the SET UP key until the LEDs of the
SOURCE 1–4 keys on the control panel light up red and
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green.
3 Release the SET UP key.
4 Reconfigure the projection settings for rear projectors, ceil-
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Store the Polaview Model 220 Projector either in its original
shipping container or carrying case to guard it against dust
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and lint. Use a non-abrasive, lint-free cloth and non-abrasive

cleaning solution, such as an eyeglass or camera-lens clean-
ing solution, on the lens to keep it clean. Spray the cleaning
solution directly on the cleaning cloth, never on the lens.
Warning: Always disconnect your projector from its electri-
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cal supply before performing any maintenance on it.

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Extreme temperatures Do not expose the projector to temperatures less than

-13°F (-25°C) or greater than 140°F (60°C). For example,
avoid storing it in parked automobiles for an extended
period of time. Do not operate the projector in temperatures
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less than 32°F (0°C) or greater than 95°F (35°C).

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Replacing the lamp assembly

When you notice that the output from the projector lamp
starts to weaken, you need to replace the lamp assembly

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(part number 623374).
Caution: Replace the lamp assembly at the first sign of the
bulb weakening. Do not wait for bulb to burn out as it is
possible for the failing bulb to burst.

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1 Turn off the projector.
2 Unplug the projector power cord from the wall socket and
from the power receptacle.
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Remove the lamp- Depress the latch on the top center edge of the door and
assembly door pull the top edge of the door toward you. Refer to the
illustration below.
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The lamp assembly

and lamp-assembly
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door
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Locking key
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Remove the Unlock the lamp assembly by rotating the locking key on
lamp assembly the right side of the lamp assembly counter-clockwise one-
half revolution. Grasp the wire handle and gently pull the
lamp assembly straight out of the unit.

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Replace the Align the lamp-assembly slide rails with the slide-rail
lamp assembly channels inside the projector and gently slide the lamp
assembly into the projector. When the lamp assembly is
properly in seated in the projector, rotate the locking key
clockwise one-half revolution.

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Note: Take care not to touch the lamp in the new assembly.
The smallest oil deposit from your finger can significantly
shorten the life of the lamp.
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Replace the Align the tabs on the bottom of the door with the slots
lamp-assembly door in the door opening. Gently push the top of the door into
place until the latch snaps into position. Turn the projector
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on to verify that the lamp functions properly.

Note: The removal of the lamp-assembly door activates a
safety switch that disconnects electrical power from the
lamp assembly. Improper installation of the lamp assembly
can prevent the safety switch from being reactivated.
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Warning: When you replace the lamp assembly, always

disconnect the projector from its power source. Do not rely
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solely on the safety switch to disconnect power from the

assembly.
Warning: The lamp assembly reaches extremely high tem-
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peratures during normal operation. If you need to replace

the lamp assembly after operating the projector, let the unit
cool in Standby mode for at least 30 minutes before
attempting to remove the lamp assembly. When you use
the Standby mode, power is still being fed to the projector.
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Do not try to replace the lamp assembly or any electronic

components unless you unplug the unit from the power
source.
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Troubleshooting guide Pr
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Symptom Cause Solution
Projector does not Lamp-assembly door Refer to lamp assembly
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turn on; not closed correctly replacement procedure

no lights or fan and verify proper installation
No power to unit Try another electrical outlet
Blown input power fuse(s) Call Polaroid Technical Support
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Vertical bars appear Nonstandard computer Press the IMAGE key and
across the image clock rate scroll to PHASE;
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press < > cursor keys

to remove the bars
Image is upside down Incorrect projection Press the SETUP key
mode selected and scroll to LOCATION;
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select DESKTOP or
CEILING, as applicable
Image rolls vertically Improper cables/ Check for correct cables
loose cables and snug connection
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Incorrect computer setup Check computer video mode

of operation (see Appendix B:
Standards)
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Symptom
Solid-color screen is
displayed
Lamp does not light,
green LED on rear
control panel is flashing
Image is not in color
No projected image
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1 Check the Troubleshooting guide.
2 Call your dealer’s technical support line and explain your
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Cause Solution
Projector is initializing If screen is displayed for
more than 15 seconds,
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press a source button
associated with an active
source
Unit is in Standby mode Wait approximately
and bulb-restrike timer 3 minutes, if bulb does not
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has not elapsed light press the LAMP key
Incorrect computer video Reboot your computer
Improper cables/ Check for proper cables
loose cables and snug connection
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CURTAIN (blue display) Press the CURTAIN key
is on
Active light source is not Verify proper connection
selected and press source key
associated with
an active source
Video source has not Common problem with
been activated laptop computers, contact
your computer dealer
If at any time you need help:
problem.
Please have the serial number of your unit (located on the
underside of the projector) available when you call.

Polaroid Offices and Service Centers
Australia
Polaroid Australia Pty. Ltd.
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13–15 Lyonpark Road
P.O. Box 163
North Ryde, N.S.W. 2113
Tel.: (02) 9 950 7000
Fax: (02) 887 2209
Belgique/België
Polaroid (Belgium) N.V.–S.A.
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Rue Colonel Bourg 111
Kolonel Bourgstraat 111
1140 Bruxelles–1140 Brussel
Tel.: 32 2 702 86 20
Fax: 32 2 726 92 99
Toll free: 32 78 155 905
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Brasil
Polaroid do Brasil Ltda.
Av. Paulista, 1776–11º andar
Cerqueira Cesar
São Paulo–Capital
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01310-921
Tel.: 55.11.285.6411
Fax: 55.11.283.2625
288.6521
287.5393
Canada
Polaroid Canada Inc.
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350 Carlingview Drive
Etobicke, Ontario M9W 5G6
Toll free: 1-800-268-6970
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Danmark
Polaroid a.s.
Blokken 75
3460 Birkerød
Tlf.: 42 81 75 00
Fax: 42 81 70 26
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Deutschland
Polaroid GMBH
Sprendlinger Landstrasse 109
63069 Offenbach
Tel.: 069 8404 1
Fax: 069 8404 204
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España
Polaroid (España), S.A
Calle Orense, 16
2a planta
28020 Madrid
Tno: 34-1-597.02.52
Fax: 34-1-597.27.82
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France
Polaroid (France) S.A.
B.P. 7
78996 Elancourt Cédex
Tel.: (1) 30 68 38 38
Fax: (1) 30 68 38 39
Hong Kong
Polaroid (Far East) Ltd.
32/F Windsor House
311 Gloucester Road
Causeway Bay
Tel.: (852) 2894 0333
Fax: (852) 2895 1382
Italia
Polaroid (Italia) S.p.A.
Via Piave 11
21051 Arcisate (Varese)
Tel.: 0332-470031
Fax: 0332-478249
Japan
Nippon Polaroid
Kabushiki Kaisha
Mori Building No. 30
Toranomon 3-2-2
Minato-ku
Tokyo 105
Tel.: 81-3-3438-8811
Fax: 81-3-3433-3537
México
Polaroid de México S.A. de C.V.
Paseo de la Reforma 195
Piso 17
C.P. 06500 México, D.F.
Tel.: 703-1111
Fax: 566-0505
Del interior al 91 (800) 70-727
Ventas 91 (800) 70-747
Nederland
Polaroid Nederland B.V.
Zonnebaan 45
3606 CH Maarssen
PO Box 1219
3600 BE Maarssen
Tel.: 31-30-2-410-420
Fax: 31-30-2-411-969
Reparaties:
Polaroid (Europe) B.V.
Hoge Bothofstraat 45
7511 ZA Enschede
Tel.: 31-53-4-865-400
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New Zealand U.K.
Polaroid New Zealand Ltd. Polaroid (U.K.) Ltd. &
Camera Services Polaroid Export Operations
24-26 Anzac Avenue Wheathampstead House

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Auckland Codicote Road
Tel.: (09) 377 3773 Wheathampstead
Hertfordshire AL4 8SF
Norge
U.K.
Polaroid (Norge) A/S
Tel: (44) 1582 632000
Industriveien 8B, 1473 Skårer
Freefone: 0800 010119
Postboks 80, 1471 Skårer
Tlf: 67 90 47 10 U.S.A.

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Fax: 67 90 51 73 Polaroid Corporation
Technical Assistance
Österreich
Tel.: Toll free 1-800-432-5355
Polaroid Ges.m.b.H.
Call for the nearest Polaroid
Eitnergasse 5A
location
1231 Wien
Tel.: 869 86 27
Fax: 869 81 00
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Portugal
Polaroid (España) S.A.
Sucursal em Portugal
Edificio Monumental
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Avenida Praia da Vitória, 71-A 4º B

1050 Lisboa
Tel.: (01) 316.10. 52
Puerto Rico
Polaroid Caribbean Corporation
Centro de Seguros
Ave. Ponce de León 701
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Miramar, Santurce 00907

Tel.: (809) 725-6240
Fax: (809) 725-5462
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Schweiz/Suisse/Svizzera
Polaroid AG
Hardturmstrasse 133
8037 Zürich
Tel.: (01) 277.72.72
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Suomi
Polaroid Oy
Sinikalliontie 10
02630 Espoo
Puh: 90-502 35 33
Fax: 90-502 35 50
Sverige
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Polaroid AB
Ekholmsvägen 34
Box 204
127 24 Skärholmen
Tel.: 08-710 08 50
Fax: 08-740 73 68
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One Year Warranty

Polaroid Corporation warrants your Polaview Projector

equipment against defects in manufacture for a period of

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one year from the date of purchase. To verify the warranty
period, you should keep the sales slip or other proof of the
purchase date.
Should this product, or any component or accessory

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included with it, become defective at any time during the
warranty period, Polaroid Corporation will, at its discretion,
either replace or repair this item, without charge, provided
the product is returned to a designated servicing location
(prepaid and insured). To ship the unit, pack the carrying
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case in the original carton or equivalent, with plenty of
padding.
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This Limited Warranty does not apply to product damage

resulting from accident, incorrect installation, unauthorized
modification, misuse or abuse.
U.S.A. and Canada Before you return your equipment for repair, please call
Polaroid Electronic Imaging Technical Support from within
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the U.S.A. at 1-800-432-5355, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.

to 8 p.m., Eastern Time. In Canada, call 1-800-268-6970.
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We can help you determine what is at fault, and advise you

on how and where to get service in the quickest and most
convenient way.
THIS WARRANTY EXCLUDES ALL INCIDENTAL AND
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CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. ALL EXPRESSED OR

IMPLIED LIABILITY FOR THIS EQUIPMENT INCLUDING
BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE ONE-YEAR
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WARRANTY PERIOD.
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SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR
LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES OR THE DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES
SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

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THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS,
AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH MAY
VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.
Outside the U.S.A. THIS WARRANTY EXCLUDES ALL INCIDENTAL AND
and Canada CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES AND DOES NOT AFFECT

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YOUR STATUTORY RIGHTS.
Note: No user-serviceable parts inside, with the exception
of the lamp assembly which can be replaced as described in
this manual. Attempts to modify mechanical or electronic
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parts inside will void your warranty, and may be hazardous.
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Listed below are all standard accessories available from
Polaroid for use with the Polaview Model 220 Projector.
These standard items are shipped with each model. The
appropriate Polaroid part number is listed with each item.

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Replacement product Part No.

Instruction manual OG45

US power cord or EC and UK power cord PC01 or

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PC02 and 03

Mac monitor redrive adapter AD06

Mac multiscan redrive adapter AD08

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VGA/Mac adapter AD07

Phono -to-RCA adapter cable CA26

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1/8 in. phono cable CA25

VGA/Mac II reversible cable CA18

Remote control RC41

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Computer infrared receiver kit SB06

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RCA composite video cable CA19

Internal NTSC/PAL/SECAM video board UP40

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Optional accessory Part no.

Carrying case with wheels 623375

ATA-300-style carrying case with wheels 623376

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Replacement lamp assembly 612273

S-video cable CA14

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You can order accessories and replacement parts through
your local dealer or by contacting Polaroid (see pages 35
and 36).

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The Polaview 220 Model Projector is compatible with the

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following computer and video sources:

Source Resolution
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Mac 12 in. 512 x 384 (60, 60.15hz)

VGA Text 720 x 400 (70hz)

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VGA Hi Res Graphics 640 x 480 (60, 72, 75hz)

VGA Lo Res Graphics 640 x 400 (70)

Mac II, Quadra, LC, Powerbook 640 x 480 (60, 66.67hz)

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NEC PC 98011 640 x 400 (56.4 hz)

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VESA 640 x 480 (72hz)

VDMT 640 x 480 (75hz)

SVGA 800 x 600 (56-75hz)

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Mac 16 in. monitor 832 x 624 (75hz)

NTSC 3.58 (30hz)

PAL BGHI/SECAM (25hz)

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S-video
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indicates optional cable/adapter required.
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“Polaroid” and “Polaview” are trademarks of Polaroid Corporation, Cambridge, MA, U.S.A. Inc. “Digital Light Processing”
and “DLP” are trademarks of Texas Instruments. “Apple” and “Macintosh” are registered trademarks of Apple Comput-
er, Inc. “IBM” is a registered trademark of International Business Machines, Inc. Other trademarks may be the property of
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their respective owners. U.S. patent numbers 4,763,993, 4,976,536, 5,153,621, and 5,150,238 apply to the Polaview
Model 220. Other U.S. and foreign patents are pending.

PXW8556A 10/96 Printed in U.S.A.

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